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JamesG · 03-10-2014, 04:00 PM

"The Simpsons" Quietly Bids Farewell to Mrs. Krabappel
by Marc Snetiker
Mar 10, 2014

When Marcia Wallace passed away last year after a 28-year battle with breast cancer, fans of "The Simpsons" mourned the loss of the series’ beloved, wisecracking teacher Edna Krabappel — whom Wallace had voiced for 24 years.

Executive producer Al Jean promised that the character would be retired, and "The Simpsons" has since paid homage to Wallace in a few brief instances: in a November episode, Bart remembered his teacher in a somber opening chalkboard gag, and a holiday opening credits sequence featured Krabappel sporting angel wings in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment.

But at the end of the March 10 episode 'The Man Who Grew Too Much', the show dedicated its tag to what appears to be Mrs. Krabappel’s final appearance.

The scene finds Ned Flanders — who married Bart’s perennial fourth grade teacher in a 2012 episode — wearing a black armband and tenderly remembering his late wife. And naturally, we hear her signature laugh echo one last time.

We’ll miss you, Edna.

http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/03/10/si...l-final-scene/

mets82 · 03-11-2014, 04:28 PM

Saw that and it was very nicely done. I might have a minor problem with the fact that Ned had a picture of his late wife Edna, who's protrayer died in real life, and Maude who's protrayer is still alive. I just would have had just Edna's picture but thats just me.

ForzaBot · 03-15-2014, 12:24 PM

Very sad news indeed. How many voice actors have passed now that were involved with The Simpsons?

I think its a sign to just FINALLY retire the show out of respect for all the prominent and guest voice actors that have since passed.

Personally, I have not watched an episode since they retrofitted Homer and Marge's origin to them meeting in the 90s when Homer was in a grunge band. WTF is that about?

king of comedy · 03-16-2014, 07:25 AM

It was handled in a very classy way. I agree ForzaBot on that episode. That is on my list of the worse episodes ever. Does anybody think third times' the charm for Ned to find another love?

03-10-2014, 04:00 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,363	"The Simpsons" Bids Farewell to Mrs. Krabappel *"The Simpsons" Quietly Bids Farewell to Mrs. Krabappel* by Marc Snetiker Mar 10, 2014 When Marcia Wallace passed away last year after a 28-year battle with breast cancer, fans of "The Simpsons" mourned the loss of the series’ beloved, wisecracking teacher Edna Krabappel — whom Wallace had voiced for 24 years. Executive producer Al Jean promised that the character would be retired, and "The Simpsons" has since paid homage to Wallace in a few brief instances: in a November episode, Bart remembered his teacher in a somber opening chalkboard gag, and a holiday opening credits sequence featured Krabappel sporting angel wings in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment. But at the end of the March 10 episode 'The Man Who Grew Too Much', the show dedicated its tag to what appears to be Mrs. Krabappel’s final appearance. The scene finds Ned Flanders — who married Bart’s perennial fourth grade teacher in a 2012 episode — wearing a black armband and tenderly remembering his late wife. And naturally, we hear her signature laugh echo one last time. We’ll miss you, Edna. http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/03/10/si...l-final-scene/ Attached Images

03-11-2014, 04:28 PM	#2
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,065	Saw that and it was very nicely done. I might have a minor problem with the fact that Ned had a picture of his late wife Edna, who's protrayer died in real life, and Maude who's protrayer is still alive. I just would have had just Edna's picture but thats just me.
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03-15-2014, 12:24 PM	#3
ForzaBot Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 18, 2014 Location: USA Posts: 114	Very sad news indeed. How many voice actors have passed now that were involved with The Simpsons? I think its a sign to just FINALLY retire the show out of respect for all the prominent and guest voice actors that have since passed. Personally, I have not watched an episode since they retrofitted Homer and Marge's origin to them meeting in the 90s when Homer was in a grunge band. WTF is that about?

03-16-2014, 07:25 AM	#4
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	It was handled in a very classy way. I agree ForzaBot on that episode. That is on my list of the worse episodes ever. Does anybody think third times' the charm for Ned to find another love?